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Birth	:	21 Oct 1884 Lawrence County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	6 Aug 1948 Lead, Lawrence County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Buderim Lawn Crematorium and Memorial Gardens, Buderim, Sunshine Coast Council, Australia
Coordinate	:	-26.6800700, 153.0924660
Plot	:	Section L, Block 1, Lot 7
Inscription	:	"PAUL E. NELSON / OCT. 21, 1884 / AUG 6, 1948"
Description	:	Paul Eugene Nelson: (SD Births & WWI/WWII Draft Card & Ancestry.com researcher & descendant Jessiday0910). Paul E. Nelson: (1930 Census & SD Death & Headstone & Daughter Violet August Nelson's SS Appl.). Paul Nelson: (1910/1915 SD/1920/1940 Census & Obituary & Wife's Obituary & Daughters Violet Nelson/Margaret Nelson/Son Frank Nelson's SD Birth Index & Daughter Margaret Tortat Nelson's MI Marriage & Daughter Violet [Collings]'s MI Marriage). b. 21 Oct 1884, Lead, [Lawrence Co., SD]. (WWII Draft Regis. Card/Obituary except Co./State presumed & See also WWI Draft Card for date/Co./State & See also Headstone for date). b.... Read More	Paul Eugene Nelson: (SD Births & WWI/WWII Draft Card & Ancestry.com researcher & descendant Jessiday0910). Paul E. Nelson: (1930 Census & SD Death & Headstone & Daughter Violet August Nelson's SS Appl.). Paul Nelson: (1910/1915 SD/1920/1940 Census & Obituary & Wife's Obituary & Daughters Violet Nelson/Margaret Nelson/Son Frank Nelson's SD Birth Index & Daughter Margaret Tortat Nelson's MI Marriage & Daughter Violet [Collings]'s MI Marriage). b. 21 Oct 1884, Lead, [Lawrence Co., SD]. (WWII Draft Regis. Card/Obituary except Co./State presumed & See also WWI Draft Card for date/Co./State & See also Headstone for date). b. Oct 1884, SD. (1900 Census). b. Abt 1884, SD. (1910 Census). m. 1904, Deadwood, [Lawrence Co., SD,] Emma Blumenthal. (Obituary except Co./State presumed). m. 1904, Lead, [Lawrence Co., SD,] Emma Blumenthal. (Wife's Obituary except Co./State presumed). m. Emma J. Blumenthal (Turner). (See Wife's Combined Sources -- Her StepFather's surname was Turner). d. 6 Aug 1948, Lead, Lawrence Co., SD. (Obituary except Co./State presumed & See also Headstone for date). Parents: John Ericson Nelson 1843 - 1885 & Florence Gertrude Ashton (Nelson) (Curtis) 1861 - 1928. [JDS]. South Dakota Births, 1856-1903 Name: Paul Eugene Nelson Birth Date: 21 Oct 1884 Gender: Male County: Lawrence, South Dakota, USA Father's Name: John Ericson Nelson Mother's Name: Florence Gertrude Ashton State File Number: 561486 [Not transcribed except as to Paul] 1900 U. S. Federal Census (June 5 & 6): Lead City, Lawrence County, South Dakota Ward of City: 3 Street: Rail Road Avenue Sheet Number: 8 Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation: 169 Family Number: 179 Margaret Tortelte, Head, Born Nov. 1865, Age 34, Married, Years Married 14, # of children 4, # of children still living 1, Birthplace Ohio, OH, OH Charles Tortelte, Son, Born Sept 1896, Age 3, Single, Birthplace SD, GA, OH Eliza Ashton, Mother, Born Oct 1844, Age 55, Widowed, Birthplace OH, OH, OH Paul Nelson, Nephew, White, Male, Born Oct 1884, Age 15, Single, Birthplace South Dakota, Father's Birthplace Sweden, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Occupation Laborer Mill, Months Not Employed 2, Can Read Yes, Can Write Yes, Can Speak English Yes. 1910 U. S. Federal Census (April 28): Lead Ward 5, Lawrence County, South Dakota 501 McJuellan (?), Dwelling 186, Family 218 Paul Nelson, Head, Male, White, Age 26, Marriage 1, Years Married 6 [m. Abt 1904], Birthplace South Dakota, Father's Birthplace Norway - Norwegian, Mother's Birthplace United States, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Pla[s]tic Man - Mill, Worker, At Work Yesterday No, # of Weeks Out of Work 3, Can Read/Write Yes, Rent Home, House. Emma Nelson, Wife, Female, White, Age 26, Marriage 1, Years Married 6, # of children 2, # of children still living 2, Birthplace Minnesota, Father's Birthplace Germany - German, Mother's Birthplace Minnesota, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None, Can Read/Write Yes. Violet A. Nelson, Daughter, Female, White, Age 5, Single, Birthplace South Dakota, Father's Birthplace South Dakota, Mother's Birthplace Minnesota, Occupation None. Margret Nelson, Daughter, Female, White, Age 3, Single, Birthplace South Dakota, Father's Birthplace South Dakota, Mother's Birthplace Minnesota, Occupation None. 1915: South Dakota, U.S., State Census: South Dakota, USA Saved to: Nelson, Paul Eugene in tree "Steele Family Tree" No Image Text-only collection Name: Paul Nelson Age: 31 Birth Year: 1884 Gender: Male Race: White Birth Place: South Dakota Nationality: American Marital status: Married Father's Birth Place: Sweden Mother's Birth Place: United States FHL Film Number: 2283690 Sheet Number: 688 Residence in 1915: South Dakota, United States 12 Sep 1918: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Name: Paul Eugene Nelson Address: 336 R[ail]road, Lead County: Lawrence State: South Dakota Age: 34 Birth Date: Oct. 21st 1884 Race: White U.S. Citizen: Native Born Occupation: Millman Employer: Homestake Place of Employment: Lead, S. Dak. Nearest Relative: Emma J. Nelson, 336 R. Road, Lead, S.D. Signature: Paul Eugene Nelson Height/Build: Tall/Medium Color of Eyes/Hair: Blue/Light Disability: Left eye gone Signature of Registrar: K. E. Royce Date: Sept. 12, 1918 1920 U. S. Federal Census (Jan. 7): Lead Ward 5, Lawrence County, South Dakota 336 Railroad Ave., Dwelling 109, Family 123 Paul Nelson, Head, Own Home, Mortgaged, Male, White, Age 35, Married, Can Read/Write Yes, Birthplace South Dakota, Father's Birthplace Sweden - Swedish, Mother's Birthplace Michigan, Speak English Yes, Occupation Amalqamatre (?) - Komestake (?) Co., Worker. Emma Nelson, Wife, Female, White, Age 35, Married, Can Read/Write Yes, Birthplace Minnesota, Father's Birthplace Germany - German, Mother's Birthplace Minnesota, Speak English Yes, Occupation None. Violet Nelson, Daughter, Female, White, Age 14, Single, Attended School Yes, Can Read/Write Yes, Birthplace South Dakota, Father's Birthplace South Dakota, Mother's Birthplace Minnesota, Speak English Yes, Occupation None. Margaret Nelson, Daughter, Female, White, Age 13, Single, Attended School Yes, Can Read/Write Yes, Birthplace South Dakota, Father's Birthplace South Dakota, Mother's Birthplace Minnesota, Speak English Yes, Occupation None. Frank Nelson, Son, Male, White, Age 8-8/12, Single, Attended School Yes, Can Read/Write Yes, Birthplace South Dakota, Father's Birthplace South Dakota, Mother's Birthplace Minnesota, Speak English Yes, Occupation None. 1930 U. S. Federal Census: Lead, Lawrence County, South Dakota 336 Railroad Avenue, Dwelling 64, Family 99 Paul E. Nelson, Head, Own Home, Value of Home $2,000, Male, White, Age 45, Married, Age at First Marriage 19 [m. Abt 1904], Attended School No, Can Read/Write Yes, Birthplace South Dakota, Father's Birthplace Sweden - Swedish, Mother's Birthplace Ohio, Code 68 16 1, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Shift Boss - Gold Mill, Code 74V4, Worker, At Work Yesterday Yes. Emma J. Nelson, Wife, Female, White, Age 45, Married, Age at First Marriage 19, Attended School No, Can Read/Write Yes, Birthplace Minnesota, Father's Birthplace Prussia, Mother's Birthplace Minnesota, Code 64 10 1, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None. 1935: Residence: 336 Railroad Avenue, Lead, Lawrence County, South Dakota. (1940 Census). 1940 U. S. Federal Census (April 9): Lead, Lawrence County, South Dakota Street: Railroad Avenue House Number: 336 Visitation Number: 80 Own Home Value of Home: $4,000 Resident on farm in 1935: No Inferred Residence in 1935: Lead, Lawrence County, South Dakota Residence in 1935: Same House Sheet Number: 3B Paul Nelson, Relationship Code 0, Male, White, Age 55, Married, Attended School or College - No, Highest Grade Completed - L, 2nd year, Code 10, Birthplace South Dakota, Residence in 1935 - Same House, Live on a Farm No, At Private Work Week of March 24-30 Yes, -- -- -- --, Code 1, Hours Worked - 48, Occupation Shift Boss - Stamp Mill, Private Worker, Code 316 V3 1, Weeks Worked in 1939 - 52, Income in 1939 - $2,100, Income Other Sources - Yes. Emma Nelson, Relationship Code 1, Female, White, Age 55, Married, Attended School or College - No, Highest Grade Completed - College, 2nd year, Code 50, Birthplace Minnesota, Code 4, Residence in 1935 - Same House, Live on a Farm No, At Private Work No, At Public Work No, Seeking Work No, Has a Job No, Other - Housework, Code 5, Weeks Worked in 1939 - 0, Income - 0, Income Other Sources - No. Bef 27 Apr 1942: Note: Mining work was dangerous -- Two fingers middle & index missing and left eye missing. (Paul Eugene Nelson's WWII Draft Registration Card). 27 Apr 1942: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 Serial Number: U128 Name: Paul Eugene Nelson Residence Place: 336 Railroad Ave., Lead, Lawrence Co., So[uth] Dak[ota, USA] Mailing Address: Same Telephone: 2109 R Age: 57 Birth Date: Oct 21 1884 Birth Place: Lead, So[uth] Dak[ota, USA] Name and Address of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Mrs. Paul Nelson - 336 336 Railroad Ave., Lead, [Lawrence Co.,] So[uth] Dak. Occupation: Homestake Mining Co. Place of Employment: South Mill, Lead, Lawrence County, So. Dak. Registrant's signature: Paul E. Nelson REGISTRAR'S REPORT DESCRIPTION OF REGISTRANT Race: White Height: 5' 7 1/2" Weight: 168 Eye Color: Blue Hair Color: Brown Complexion: Light Other obvious physical characteristics that will aid in identification: Two fingers middle & index missing and left eye missing. Signature of registrar: Miss Helen Miller Registrar for Local Board: Lead, Lawrence County, So, Dak. Date of registration: April 27, 1942 Local Board No. 1 Lawrence County APR 27 1942 Deadwood, S. D. 6 Aug 1948: South Dakota Death Index, 1905-1955 Name: Paul E Nelson Certificate Number: 242493 Death Day: 6 Death Month: Aug Death Year: 1948 County: Lawrence 6 Aug 1948: U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current View original image on Newspapers.com. (Does not require an additional subscription). Name: Paul Nelson Gender: Male Death Age: 64 Birth Date: 21 Oct 1884 Birth Place: Lead Marriage Date: 1904 Marriage Place: Deadwood Residence Place: Lead Death Date: Abt 1948 Burial Place: West Lead Obituary Date: 6 Aug 1948 Obituary Place: Lead, South Dakota, United States of America Father: Curtis Spouse: Emma Blumenthal Child: Violet Col-lings Margaret Nelson Frank Nelson Frank Siblings: Hazel Brownyard Leo Curtis 6 Aug 1948: Obituary: Lead Daily Call (Lead, South Dakota), Friday, Page 3, Col. 3: 6 Aug 1948: Obituary: Lead Daily Call (Lead, South Dakota), Friday, Page 3, Col. 3: "Paul Nelson Dies Early This Morning Paul Nelson, a lifelong resident of Lead and a Homestake veteran, died at 1 a. m. today in the Homestake hospital, where he had been receiving treatment the past few weeks. He had been in failing health for the past three years. Born in Lead October 21, 1884, he entered the employ of the Homestake Mining Company in 1899, and had worked steadily since that time in the metallurgical department. A year ago, owing to failing health, he had been made a watchman in that department. He was married in 1904 in Deadwood, to Emma Blumenthal of Deadwood, and to them were born three children, who survive, as does Mrs. Nelson. They are Violet Collings of Detroit, Mich., Margaret Nelson of Chicago, and Frank Nelson of Richmond, Calif. Mrs. Colling [sic - Collings] and Frank arrived in Lead early this week. Other survivors are six granddaughters, Peggy, Joan, and Sally Collins [sic - Collings] of Detroit, and Jean, Violet and Susan Nelson of Richmond; a sister, Mrs. Hazel Brownyard of Denver and a brother, Leo Curtis of Deadwood, and a niece, Mrs. Shirley Truitt of Denver, who is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Curtis. He was an Episcopalian. Funeral rites will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday from the chapel of the Rounsvell Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Odd Fellows cemetery in West Lead." 15 Oct 1970: Mentioned in Widow's Obituary: Rapid City Journal, (South Dakota), Thursday, Page 15, Col. 2 "Rapid City and area deaths" "Emma B. Nelson LEAD -- Mrs. Paul (Emma B.) Nelson, well known former Lead resident, died Tuesday in a Utica, Mich., hospital following a lengthy illness. Services are scheduled at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at McColley Funeral Home Chapel in Lead with the Rev. Fenton Kovic officiating. Burial will be in West Lead Cemetery. Mrs. Nelson, the former Emma Blumenthal, was born Nov. 26, 1882 in Fairbault [sic - Faribault], Minn. An early settler in the Black Hills, she married Paul Nelson in Lead in 1904. He preceded her in death in 1948, and she was also preceded by a daughter, Margaret, and son, Frank. Mrs. Nelson was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, Royal Neighbors, Order of Eastern Star and was a past president of the Lead Women's Club. Survivors include a daughter, Violet Lough, with whom she had been making her home in Utica, Mich.; three grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren in Michigan and three granddaughters and eight great-grandchildren in California; cousin, Abe Blumenthal, Rapid City, and brother, Frank Reynolds, Los Angeles, Calif."

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Paul Eugene Nelson's memorial is located at: Buderim Lawn Crematorium and Memorial Gardens, Buderim, Sunshine Coast Council, Australia.
When did Paul Eugene Nelson death?
Paul Eugene Nelson death on 6 Aug 1948 in Lead, Lawrence County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: -26.6800700
Longitude: 153.0924660

Family Members:

Parent

John Ericson Nelson

(1840 - 1885)

Florence Gertrude Ashton Curtis

(1860 - 1928)

Spouse

Emma J. Blumenthal Nelson

(1882 - 1970)

Siblings

Florence May Nelson

(1882 - 1883)

George William Curtis Jr.

(1899 - 1901)

Children

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